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1 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Safety instructions Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy... 2 Problem Solver More questions?...call GE Answer Center" i _::_i! Operating Instructions, Tips Add30Seconds Aluminum Foil... 4, 15,22,24 Auto Defrost... 14, 15 Automatic Fan Feature... 8 Auto Roast...20, 21 Auto Simmer AutoStart/Reminder Clock...8 Control Panel... 8,9 CookingbyTime... 11,12 Cooking Complete Reminder... 7 CookingGuide Defrosting by Time... 16, 17 DefrostingGuide DelayedCooking Exhaust Fan...9 Express Cook Feature Features...7 Glossary of Microwave Terms Heating or Reheating Guide H01d Time MicrowavingTips... 6 Minute/Sec0nd Timer Oven Shelf... 4, 5,26,27 Popcorn Power Levels... 8, 10, 11, 14, 16-18,20,23-25 QuickReheat Temperature Cook... 17,18 Temperature Probe..4, 8, 10, 17, 18,20,21... f_.ii:_iill _:'_'_:_ Light Bulb Replacement...29 Oven Shelf :i ii iiiiii:ii Care and Cleaning Exhaust Fan...30 Grease Filter...30 Temperature Probe Installation Adapter Plugs... 3t ExtensionCords Grounding instructions Consumer Services ApplianceRegistration... 2 Important Phone Numbers Model and Serial Number Location... 2 Warranty... Mode/s: JVM140/( JVMI41K JVM 142t( BackCover Microwavepoweroutput ofthisovenis750watts. (IE.705TestProcedure) GE Appliances

2 HELP U S HELP YOU... Before using your oven, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it hail@ for answers to your questions. If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY Write down the model and serial numbers. You'll find them on a label inside the oven. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven. Be sure your microwave oven is registered. It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments. Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is. Write to: GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville. KY If you received a damaged oven... hnmediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven. Save time and money. Before you request service... Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you call correct yourself. All these things are normal with your microwave oven. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It's similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not O_erate the oven if it is damaged.it is particular important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: A WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, iniury to_persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on the previous page. This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructionssection in the back of this book Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use con'osive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It maybe installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment, For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water--for example,in a wet basement,near a swimmingpool or near a sink. This microwave marine use. is not approved or tested for Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces, Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of your book This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. As with any appliance,close supervision is necessary when used by children. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: r_l --Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking, --Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven. --Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers --Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite --Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. --Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. --Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or 2, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times--it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven. (cotttimled next page) I rg? = r_ 3

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) --Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. --If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury, Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures. Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury, Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4" high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than metal shelf) at least 1 inch away from sides of oven. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven. Thermometer_Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is.designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven. Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls. Plastic cookware--plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to shortperiods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision, When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 E This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat. Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. Foods such aswith potatoes, unbroken sausages, outer tomatoes, "skin" apples, chicken liversand other giblets, and egg yolks(see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use. Spontaneous boiling--under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent bums from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven. 4

5 ."Boilable"cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst duringor immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury.also, plastic storage containers should beat least partiallyuncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plasticwrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face..hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face. Use of the shelf accessory. --Remove the shelf from oven when not in use. --Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. --Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot. --Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat. --Use the shelf only when cookingon 2 levels. --Be sure that the shelf is positionedproperly inside the oven to prevent product damage, Use of shelf with Popcornfeatureis not recommended(see the Popcorn section). The Exhaust Hood.Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation bookletpacked with the microwave oven..the exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature) While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason: --Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovercauses smoking and greasy spilloversthat may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequatesized cookware and use high heat only when necessary. smother flaming pan on surface --In the event of a grease fire, unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray. --Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease to buildup on the hood or the filter. --Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents,such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. --When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off, The fan, if operating, may spread the flame. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX-40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM142K). JX-41 Filler Panel Kit (for models JVM140K and JVM141K). JX-81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. 5

6 MICROWAVING TIPS Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving." If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup water--set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe..paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide. Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting. If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. IF YOU NEED SERVICE... To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book. We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details--including your phone number--to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL

7 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN,, 3. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. 4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking. 5. Temperature Probe. Use with Temp Cook/Hold and Auto Roast functions only. 6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. NOTE: Your oven is equipped with 1 of 2 types of oven shelves. Use this shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. (See Safety Instructions and Oven Shelf section for special instructions.) 7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section. 8. Hood Controls. Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. _gfht. Press ON, NIGHT or 9. Grease Filters. 10. Cooktop Light. 11. Auto Defrost and Auto Roast Guide. 12. Oven Floor. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking features except Temp Cook/Hold and Auto Roast code 4) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "End" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. This isto certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No C.EM. at 0.10 WG 215 gert. 224 Her. Sores 6.3 Vert. 5.9 Her. 7

8 YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand. When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays "88888", "18 POWER" and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is ready for use. If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF pad. "PROBE" Appears on the Display Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions. 2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low). 3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High)., EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3 and O and " 1:30" will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process. 6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting. 7. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven. 8. AUTO START/REMINDER.Allowsyou to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock. 9. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad, then START to reheat a beverage. 12. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the different fan speeds. 13. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. 14. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. 15. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE. 16. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it's counting down. 17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day). AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad, the desired number pad for code, then START. The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset program. 20. CODE REHEAT. Use Code Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels. 21. DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad, then START to reheat a plate of leftovers. 22. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on hood light. Touch NIGHT to turn on night light. 8

9 0 L._L_ L_rL_I2R ENTERFOODTEMPCOOK 'N WATCH WEIGHTLBS. DEF TIME I II CODE 0 O 0 I Ii [ l&ll OST ( t TIII_ MIN/SEC ] J HOLD TEMP COOK (USE PROBE) J 0 0 I' I [ CLOCK ] I I t LEVEL 1 % ADD 30 SECONDS 0 0 AUTOSTART REMINDER L CLEAR OFF 1 J 0 AUTOM_TIC_I_!t_ CONTROLS- GUIDEBEHINDDOOR QUICKREHEAT PLATE REHEAT BEVERAGE H DINNER CODE 0 [ I" VENT FAN ON LIGHT Automatic Fan Feature This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat. If you have turned the fan on you ]nay find that you cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan has come onto protect the internal parts of the microwave. The fat] will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off. 9

10 HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. It call be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy. Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a "holding time" between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up. Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIME COOK I & II, TEMP COOK/ HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to O and cooking will begin. How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it: Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. Step 2: Touch TIME 11ME DEFROST pad. 10 minutes. DEFROST MIN UTE MINISEC TIMER coo I Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad. Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I &l 1 pad. and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrostingtime. (Defrosting Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 I I &ll is automatically set on power Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of level 3 but can be changed by cooking time. touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power each function is automatically level.) START performed, oven display shows Step instructions 8: Touchentered START. andas the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End." 10

11 COOKING BY TIME Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below. Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door. [ 11mE(1_)OK 18_11 ] Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I &II pad. Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see "How to Change Power Level" below.) START! J Step 4: Touch the START pad. Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End." The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking. How to Change Power Level 1. Press TIME COOK I & II. 2. Select cooking time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL. MINUTE ] Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1 and MINUTE pad for 1 minute. 4. Select power. 5. Press START. Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door. TIME COOK I&ll I & II. ] Step 2: Touch TIME COOK Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your second cook time. Step 6: Change the power level. How to Change Power Level 1. Press TIME COOK I & II. 2. Select cooking time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select power. 5. Press START. Step 7: At the end of"cook TIME I," the second power level is displayed and "COOK TIME II" is shown counting down. Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End." The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 9: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking. 11

12 COOKING BY TIME (continued) The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes. To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from i to 5) that corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. [START Step 2: Touch the START pad. The oven will automatically signal, flash "End" and shut off at the end of the programmed time. How to Use Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up to a 12-hour delay. AUTOSTART ] REMIIMQEIBJ Step 1: Touch AUTO STARTREM1NDER pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time. How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven. Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.,,_ Step 1: Touch AUTO I AUTOSTARTSTART/REMINDER [ RfMINDER ' pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be setup to 12 hours later). Step 3: Touch START pad. The reminder is _'_ F= _T_ now set at the time you programmed, and will _o, signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The display will show "REM" until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder time maybe displayed by touching the AUTO START/REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad. Add 30 Seconds SECONDS II The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched. 12

13 POPCORN NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn program is NOT recommended. Light Microwave Popcorn POPCORN Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door. Step 2: Touch number pad 2. Step 3: Touch START pad. Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad. Step 4: Touch START pad, How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make. Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 9. The pnp word "POP" will on the display with a plus sign beside it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided. a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is another adjustment you can make. Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 1. The word "POP" will prig t._r on the display with a minus sign beside it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided. t / 1 q'

14 AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost. Step 1: Remove food from qackage, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.- Step 2: Touch the AUTO DEF. pad. Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See Conversion Guide below.) Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows defrost time START counting down. Twice during defrosting defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and T "TURn" flashes. Follow the directions in the Auto L! i Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during "TURn" display.) When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. Stand Time Conversion Guide After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page. If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. Ounces o Pounds A

15 AUTO DEFROST GUIDE 1. Unwrap item being defrosted. 2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil. RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME Chops Olbs. I Separate, turn over and shield where necessary. [ 5minutes J Frankfurters, Sausage lbs. I Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 2 minutes I Ground Meat lbs. ] Turn over, remove defrosted areas and 5 minutes I break apart. Beef Patties Ibs. ] Turn over and separate patties. Remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces. Roast lbs. ] Turn over and shield minutes r_ Ribs lbs. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted 5 minutes pieces. Shield if necessary. Steak lbs. Turn over and shield. 5 minutes Stew lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes Whole Chicken Turn over and shield. 10 minutes; run cold water in cavity. Turkey (breast Breast side up) lbs. Turn over and shield. 20 minutes in refrigerator; add cold water in cavity. Chicken Pieces [ Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5minutes Cornish hens (whole) Cornish hens (split) Olbs. ] J Turn over and shield where I Turnover and shield. necessary. 10 minutes; run cold water in cavity. 5minutes C t_ Fish fillets lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5minutes Shrimp, scallops lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes Whole fish lbs. Turn over and shield tail and head. hold under cold J running 5 minutes; water. E Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. 15

16 DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is 1 of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Power level 3 is automatically set when you press the TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help. How to Change Power Level 1. Press TIME DEFROST. 2 Select defrosting time 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select power. 5. Press START. To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below. Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal. Step 2: Touch DEFROST. TIME Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes. the cycle is completed, the _]'A[IT oven signals and flashes "End,"... Step then 4: automatically Touch START. shuts When off. Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting, Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered. For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time. Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish. Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips. Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than 1 hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. 16

17 Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently. COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to "Hold" setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold" when preset food temperature is reached. The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section. Cable_ Handle Sensor (continued next page) 17

18 COOKING BY TEMPERATURE (continued) How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. ][[lt_!_ook COOK/HOLD pad. (USE PROBE) Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160 E POWEII LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for [ LEVEL ] medium power. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F.,... display Step 5: Touch will show the "COOL"; START pad. if temperature is 90 F. or above, display shows temperature counting up. START Step 6: When 160 E is reached, the oven will sound and display "Hold." The oven will then hold the temperature. [,_ Step 7" Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle. Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven. Cooking Tips Use a lower power level; foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods. Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating. Questions and Answers Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I touched the START pad? A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe. Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it's not inserted in food? A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage the oven. 18

19 QUI C K REHEAT The Quick Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time. Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the Beverage or Dinner Plate programs with the oven automatically setting the code for you. Beverage Dinner Plate The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). BEVERAGE ] Step 'ad 1: Touch BEVERAGE Step 2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. The Dinner Plate program makes it easy to reheat a plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared meal for a guest who arrived late for dinner. DINNER PLATE Step 1: Touch DINNER PLATE pad. Step 2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. Code Reheat The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below). REHEAT CODE I Step 1: Touch CODE REHEAT pad. Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group. Step 3: Touch START. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. To Reheat More Than 1 Serving Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage let you heat up to 3 servings. To add more than 1 serving, just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START. The serving size may even be added after touching START. m Just touch number pad 2 or 3. "SERV" I II I and a number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed. Code Reheat Guide Time Code Display per serving Foods Recommended 1 BREAD 20 sec. Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods 2 MEATS 1 ½ min. Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods 3 VEGS 1 'Amin. Fruits and vegetables 4 BEV 1 ½ min. Beverages 5 SAUCE 2 rain. Soups, stews, sauces 6 PLATE 3¾ rain. total 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each 19

20 AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking. Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should be roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time. Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven. Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish. Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall. How to Roast Beef to Medium Step 1: Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch START. (See-the "Auto Roast Guide" for complete list of recommended codes.) [iu!o ROAST] NOTE: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking, the meat's internal FOOl] TEMP ] temperature will be COOE displa.ved. ("COOL" will be displayed until meat reaches 90 E) When pad is released, doneness code reappears on the display. J Step 3: After a pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps 4 times and "HOLd" appears on the display. Step 4: Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven then beeps 4 times and "End" appears. LI n,,uldl COOE Step 2: When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals with 4 "i" I I [ I_ L,J_ I"q I beeps and "TURn" flashes on the display c00e when it's time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.) 20

21 Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting section. Food Beef (5 lb. max.) Tender Roast Medium Welt Code i Minimum Temp. End Approx. Time (minutes per pound) Hold* Minutes Doneness Display E MEd E o WELL Pork (5 lb. max.) Loin Roast F WELL Poultu (6 lb. max.) Turkey Breast E WELL {Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.) *Recommended standing time before serving. Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4) Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F., and hold at that temperature until done. Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained in the Automatic Roasting section. Display shows "SIM" and "CODE 4.",_-l _-2-_1 CODE!_!n i '--I,,,_,L,-, Oven switches to Hold at 180 E, and continues holding at 180 F. until you remove food and touch CLEAR/OFF pad. If stirring is recommended, you can restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to turn off oven. COPE Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4) FQod Beef Pot Roast Chili Chicken Stewing Broiler/Fryer Ham/Pork Roast Final Approx. Doneness Temp. Time/Hours Display Comments 180 F. 180 F. 180 F. 180 F. 180 F SIM SIM SIM SIM SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid. Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch t}om top surfiace. Stir after 3 hours, if possible. Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time. Same orocedure as above. Add 4 cups liquid. soup Stock/Vegetable Split Pea 180 F. 180 F SIM SIM Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours. 21

22 GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens., Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and seafood, microwave well. Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content. Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to 1/3. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking. Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking. Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and vegetables after cooking. Covering. In both regular baking and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving. Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1comer so excess steam can escape. Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy. Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving. Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers. Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack. Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting. Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side. Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food. In both regular baking and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake. Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about 1inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking in a regular oven. Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening. Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it heats evenly. 22 Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking. Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center. Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods. Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings. Shelf. (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than 1 dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

23 HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 1.Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. 3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to 160 E to 165 E will provide safe, palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout. If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. mm Item Amount Power Level Time Bakery Foods Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread Dinner rolls, muffins Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice= 1/8of 9 inch pie (use minimum time for custard) 1 piece Low (3) 1/2 to 1 min. 9 inch cake or Low (3) 2 to 4 rain. 12 rolls or doughnuts 1 Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2 min. 6 to 8 Medium (5) 1 to 2 rain. 1 slice 1/2 to 1 rain 9 inch pie Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 rain. ta 4 Beverages Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup) Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) I to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 3 to 6 rain. I to 2 cups 1to 3 min. Meats and Main Dishes l to 2 pieces 2 to 3 rain. Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 2 to 3 min. Hot dogs and sausages I to2 1/2 to I min Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings I to 3 min. Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, 1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 rain. chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- I cup per serving) I to 2 servings 2 to 4 rain. Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 to 3 rain. 1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 rain. Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 smwings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish I/2 turn after half of cooking time, Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1plate 3 to 4 rain. Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap. Sandwiches Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad, etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving) Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches, I to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) I to 3 min. I to 2 min. soups Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) Water-based (6 oz. per serving) Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap. I to 2 servings 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 rain. 1½ to 3 min. Vegetables Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc. Mashed (1/2 cup per stowing) Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per stowing) Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.! to 2 servings I to 2 servings t to 2smwings I to 2 min. 1 to 2 rain. I to 2 min. 23